Jenkins was born in Neath, Wales, where she and her sister Laura were raised by their parents Selwyn John (1924–1995) and Susan. She has twin half-sisters from her father's first marriage, neither of whom she has met.
Six out of seven of Jenkins's studio albums reached number one in the classical charts between 2004 and 2008, selling a total of more than 4 million copies. After her first album, Premiere, made her the fastest-selling mezzo-soprano to date she became the first British classical crossover artist to have two number one albums in the same year. She is also the first female artist to win two consecutive Classical BRIT Awards: her second album, Second Nature, reached number 16 in the UK pop charts and was Album of the Year in the 2005 BRIT Awards.
On Sunday 25th November 2007, Katherine Jenkins' new album 'Rejoice' entered the 'Official UK Album Chart' at number 3. Katherine beat off stiff competition from the likes of Girls Aloud, Led Zeppelin, Spice Girls, Take That and Celine Dion.
Love Never Dies
Katherine Jenkins Lyrics
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Who knows what makes it start?
One day it's simply there, a life inside your heart
It slips into your thoughts
It infiltrates your soul
It takes you by surprise, then siezes full control
Try to deny it, and try to protest
Love never dies, love never falters
Once it has spoken, love is yours
Love never fades, love never alters
Hearts may get broken, love endures
Hearts may get broken, love endures
And soon as you submit
Surrender flesh and bone
That love takes on a life much bigger than your own
It uses you at whim
And drives you to despair
And forces you to feel more joy than you can bear
Love gives you pleasure and love brings you pain
And yet, when both are gone, love will still remain
Love never dies, love never falters
Once it has spoken, love is yours
Love never fades, love never alters
Life may be fleeting
Love never dies, love will continue
Love keeps on beating when you're gone
Love never dies, once it is in you
Life may be fleeting, love lives on
Life may be fleeting, love lives on
The song talks about the mysterious and unpredictable nature of love. It starts by questioning the very beginnings of love, wondering what sparks it in the first place. The lyrics go on to suggest that love is not something that can be controlled or rationalized. It seeps into one's thoughts and soul, taking them by surprise and completely possessing them. It becomes a part of them, taking on a life bigger than their own.
The song considers the dual nature of love. It brings both pleasure and pain, joy and despair. However, even when both these aspects are gone, the love itself remains. The song argues that love is eternal, it never dies or falters once it has taken hold of someone. Despite the fleeting nature of life, love lives on.
The song can be interpreted in several ways. It can be seen as a tribute to the enduring nature of love, suggesting that even when everything else in life fades away, love continues to thrive. At the same time, it can also be read as a warning against the power of love, suggesting that once it takes hold of someone, it can be all-consuming.
Line by Line Meaning
Who knows when love begins?
No one knows the exact moment when love starts to bloom.
Who knows what makes it start?
It is unclear what triggers love to grow.
One day it's simply there, a life inside your heart
Love suddenly appears like a new life that resides in your heart.
It slips into your thoughts
Love slowly starts to invade your mind and take over your thoughts.
It infiltrates your soul
Love penetrates deep into your soul and becomes a part of you.
It takes you by surprise, then siezes full control
Love catches you off guard and takes complete control over your life.
Try to deny it, and try to protest
Even if one tries to resist or deny love, it remains persistent.
But love won't let you go, once you've been posessed
Once love takes hold of you, it refuses to let go.
Love never dies, love never falters
Love is eternal and unshakeable.
Once it has spoken, love is yours
Once love is expressed, it becomes a permanent part of your life.
Love never fades, love never alters
Love remains strong and unchanging over time.
Hearts may get broken, love endures
Although hearts can be broken, love continues to exist.
And soon as you submit
Once you surrender yourself to love,
Surrender flesh and bone
Once you let go of your physical and emotional barriers,
That love takes on a life much bigger than your own
Love becomes a part of your existence and takes on a significant meaning.
It uses you at whim
Love can control your actions and emotions.
And drives you to despair
Love can cause sorrow and pain.
And forces you to feel more joy than you can bear
Love can also bring immense happiness and fulfillment.
Love gives you pleasure and love brings you pain
Love is a complex emotion that can bring both joy and sadness.
And yet, when both are gone, love will still remain
Even if pleasure and pain fade away, love will remain.
Life may be fleeting
Life is short and can be unpredictable.
Love never dies, love will continue
Despite the fleeting nature of life, love will continue to exist.
Love keeps on beating when you're gone
Even after death, love continues to thrive.
Love never dies, once it is in you
Once love becomes a part of you, it remains forever.
Life may be fleeting, love lives on
Although life is temporary, love is eternal.
Contributed by Penelope F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Spencer Courtis
As you find your way through this life you make
I hope you live each day for all it's worth
Go where your heart leads and dream your biggest dreams
All of these things I will pray for you
I will pray for you, I will pray for you
Through every darkness, through every light
This road ahead of you, I cannot carry you
But I can promise I will pray for you
If a love so true breaks your heart in two
And it hurts so much that you can't forgive
And even the smallest step feels like miles away
But you'll get there one day, I will pray for you
I will pray for you, I will pray for you
Through every darkness, through every light
This road ahead of you, I cannot carry you
But I can promise I will pray for you
So if you ever start to wonder
If you're in this world alone
I'll be there to help you over
If you lose your way, if you lose your faith
When your time is through my final wish for you
Is to count you blessings not your regrets
With peace inside your soul and all that heaven holds
I hope you always know I will pray for you
I will pray for you, I will pray for you
Through every darkness, through every light
This road ahead of you, I cannot carry you
But I can promise I will pray for you
But I can promise I will pray for you
Source: LyricFind
Bethany Griggs
Who knows when love begins?
Who knows what makes it start?
One day it's simply there, a life inside your heart
It slips into your thoughts
It infiltrates your soul
It takes you by surprise, then siezes full control
Try to deny it, and try to protest
But love won't let you go, once you've been possessed
Love never dies, love never falters
Once it has spoken, love is yours
Love never fades, love never alters
Hearts may get broken, love endures
Hearts may get broken, love endures
And soon as you submit
Surrender flesh and bone
That love takes on a life much bigger than your own
It uses you at whim
And drives you to despair
And forces you to feel more joy than you can bear
Love gives you pleasure and love brings you pain
And yet, when both are gone, love will still remain
Love never dies, love never falters
Once it has spoken, love is yours
Love never fades, love never alters
Life may be fleeting
Love never dies, love will continue
Love keeps on beating when you're gone
Love never dies, once it is in you
Life may be fleeting, love lives on
Life may be fleeting, love lives on
ctafrance
She sings with not just her voice, she sings with her whole self...and it is thrilling. Simply thrilling. Every time she sings.
Lizard Ink
WOW! First time hearing this, and she's blown my socks off. How does one person have such a voice?
Linda Perry
A fantastic voice with personality @ great looks
Thomas F. Toth
I'm not absolutely sure about that, but I think, once I have heard angels singing with a Christian orchestra. Your voice is almost like their as I can tell! Especially when you're singing to God from your heart, and when you're singing love songs! I know, He loves you, and loves your voice! You should know, that you can pray to Him simply by singing! And this is a wonderful gift! :)
Spencer Courtis
As you find your way through this life you make
I hope you live each day for all it's worth
Go where your heart leads and dream your biggest dreams
All of these things I will pray for you
I will pray for you, I will pray for you
Through every darkness, through every light
This road ahead of you, I cannot carry you
But I can promise I will pray for you
If a love so true breaks your heart in two
And it hurts so much that you can't forgive
And even the smallest step feels like miles away
But you'll get there one day, I will pray for you
I will pray for you, I will pray for you
Through every darkness, through every light
This road ahead of you, I cannot carry you
But I can promise I will pray for you
So if you ever start to wonder
If you're in this world alone
I'll be there to help you over
If you lose your way, if you lose your faith
When your time is through my final wish for you
Is to count you blessings not your regrets
With peace inside your soul and all that heaven holds
I hope you always know I will pray for you
I will pray for you, I will pray for you
Through every darkness, through every light
This road ahead of you, I cannot carry you
But I can promise I will pray for you
But I can promise I will pray for you
Source: LyricFind
chinadollcjo
I like both versions. They both have qualities that I enjoy. Sierra has a lot of energy when she sings and Katherine is a little more laid back. Her voice is a little more cushioned and effervescent. Sierra hits her notes hard and has a lot of power. They are both lovely, beautiful, but very different singers. Love that we can enjoy both versions. ALW ftw!!
Summer McPherson
Her voice is so beautiful! She's my favorite mezzo-soprano!
Andrew Ross
Every song she sings, she sings from her heart
L’Espresso Coffee
Andrew Ross she is a real sweetheart 😊
An angel from heaven
jaypea51
I have rarely heard such a beautiful voice. I love the song, and think that Katherine sings it perfectly.